What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Rosarito?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Rosarito is to bus which costs $360 - $700 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Rosarito?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Rosarito is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $390 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Riverside to Rosarito?

The distance between Riverside and Rosarito is 262 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Rosarito?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Riverside to Rosarito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Rosarito bus from?

Riverside to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Rosarito train from?

Riverside to Rosarito train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Rosarito?

The best way to get from Riverside to Rosarito is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1100 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Riverside to Rosarito bus arrive?

Riverside to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Riverside to Rosarito train arrive?

Riverside to Rosarito train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Rosarito?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Rosarito is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Riverside to Rosarito.

Where can I stay near Rosarito?

There are 539+ hotels available in Rosarito.

Riverside to Rosarito - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Rosarito by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 15m
$723–1,475
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 32m
$364–655
Drive 202.1 km
1. Drive from Riverside to Rosaritocar 202.1 km
2h 18m
$393–568
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 52m
$519–1,055

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Distance: 261.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Rosarito, Mexico?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $310–550 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Rosarito via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and San Ysidro Station in around 6h 52m.

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